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We throw some of the darkest news stories we found this past week at Kia Mazar, and he was not happy. This weeks slate of news is unlike our normal rotation of weird and funny news, unfortunately its been a dark week.This weeks news is kicked off with a twisted story about a husband adding cocaine, MDMA to wife's drinks while making love with her daughter, in hopes he would marry her. (5:44)Next, Japan's plan to lure Tokyo women into rural marriages for cash is axed. (24:49)Then to conclude the news, Yemen weapons dealers are now selling machine-guns on X, the app formerly known as Twitter. (39:56)
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0:00 - Teaser
1:00 - Meet Kia Mazar
5:44 - Freaky Old Man and Step-Daughter
24:49 - Japan Luring Women to Farms
39:56 - Selling Guns on X (Twitter)
This week New York comedian Danny Martinello drops by for his second stint on the podcast. He fills us in on how New York has been treating him and the differences between America and Canada.Todays news features a call in where we track down the Pennsylvania man who posted up a billboard seeking out women Next up, American Airlines banned a lesbian woman after accusing her of sex with a manThen we get into the lawsuit Disney is trying to drop over a loophole in the terms and conditions.
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0:00 - Intro
2:04 - Danny Martinello
9:50 - Man Seeks Dates with Billboard
32:11 - Lesbian Accused of Sex with Man
59:14 - Disney Allergy Lawsuit
Today Jacob Racco welcomes on New York Comedian Andy Haynes. After riffing off a couple shlong puns in light of a French pole vaulter at the Paris Olympics, Racco gets into this weeks news.First up, Kim Kardashian is following Jennifer Aniston's footsteps as the most recent celebrity to try out a new anti aging technology called salmon sperm. (9:04)Next the duo reacts to a new trend, which is Vitaly, a notable streamer, inviting celebrities to haze and catch pedophiles on his stream. Most recently Akon, Lil Pump and Ryan Garcia. (21:24)To end off the show, down in New Zealand a woman came across what she thought was a dead body, but turns out it was just a very realistic sex doll. (46:08)
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0:00 - Intro9:04 - Kim K Salmon Sperm Facial21:24 - Vitaly Catching Predators46:08 - Dead Sex Doll
This weeks episode is a candidate for podcast of the year. Racco is joined by Ottawa artist NTHN and his manager Charlean Alain.We cover some weird news stories dug up off the internet, leading off with an entire playground being stolen from a school for kids with autism in Florida (6:09). Also, co-founder of OceanGate, the company who lead the submersible mission to the Titanic last year, now believes he can safely send people to Venus (20:28). To close out the show, Olympians may be having to swim in poop water due to a protest in Paris (42:16).
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0:00 - Intro1:06 - Happy Birthday Dad & Bobbi Althoff6:09 - Playground Stolen in Florida20:28 - Sending People to Venus42:16 - Poop Protest in Paris
This week Jacob Racco welcomes on television legend, Jon Dore. Jacob kicks the show off by acknowledging one of Jon's stand-up routines he watched on T.V as a kid that changed his life.Todays news stories include North Korea sending poop balloons to South Korea (11:16), we interview the organizer of the Toronto naked bike ride (26:27), and we react to a video of a Spanish comedian getting attacked on stage by a Nazi (58:48).To close out the show, Jacob does something never seen before on the podcast.
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0:00 - Todays News0:28 - Meet Jon Dore11:16 - North Korea Poop Balloons26:27 - Toronto Naked Bike Ride Protest58:48 - Far Right Activist Attacks Comedian on Stage
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We recorded this episode twice... You'll see why.We welcome back Jonah Peters of Nice Guy clothing, he now has three appearances on the podcast, more than any other guest. Today we react to a few weird news stories we found online, starting with a Korean man who was caught having s*x with a pink Tesla. (11:08)We watch the trailer for a new queer planet animal documentary coming out soon (who knows maybe we'll do a reaction video to that). (19:14)Then to close out we react to some of the funniest moments from Mayor Eric Adams, in light of his comments about migrants being great swimmers. (43:10)
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0:00 - intro0:28 - happy birthday1:55 - flashback episode3:17 - n word4:11 - scrapping the episode5:30 - running a marathon7:34 - funny fat guy8:29 - should Colman be a guest?8:48 - random butthole pain9:47 - Jonah pees blood10:23 - butthouse podcast11:08 - having sex with a Tesla
19:00 - is my dog gay?19:14 - gay animal documentary28:40 - debunking horoscopes43:10 - Mayor Eric Adams Says Immigrants are Good Swimmers46:15 - Mayor Adams Finding Guns Video51:18 - Mayor Adams 9/11 interview52:58 - who is Eric Adams54:10 - learn how to swim55:48 - the mayor that never sleeps56:44 - rip Rob Ford58:05 - Gen Z politicians01:01:37 - outro
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This week I welcome on two very talented artists from America, Fya Man who is a writer and producer that has worked with Kanye, Jay Z, NLE Choppa and others. Along with Bella Blaq who's an MC from Georgia making waves through not just her bars but also unique marketing strategies.Today we talk about that time Fya Man pranked Kanye while working on Donda. We react to some odd stories we found on the internet, like a Chicago man who is suing 27 women from the Facebook group 'Are We Dating the Same Guy?'.Keeping on the relationships beat, we find a trend going around of women putting nicotine patches on their boyfriends so they'll be addicted to them. Also Trump supporters are now wearing Diapers in support of claims that Donald Trump wears them himself.0:00 - Intro0:28 - Thrift Shopping5:33 - Sleepover with Kanye6:46 - Pranking Kanye8:47 - What happens at Girl Sleepovers10:58 - Shoutout to City Fidelia & Malik Yusef11:23 - The Music Doesn't Matter16:31 - Genius TikTok Strategy for Artists18:59 - Chicago Man Sues Are We Dating the Same Women Facebook Group29:24 - Girlfriend Uses Nicotine Patches on Boyfriend to Make Him Addicted to Her46:48 - Diapers for Trump: Real Men Wear Diapers51:51 - Outro
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This week we are joined by one of Canada's best comedians, coming off winning the Golden Buzzer at Canada's Got Talent; Sterling Scott.
We talk about how much money (or Bitcoin) we would get shot for before diving into some odd stories happening around the world. We react to an American man who faked his death to avoid child support (22:42), as well as how people leverage child support as a lottery (7:35).
New York has a rat problem, which is nothing new. But introducing rat birth control is now on the table to solve the issue (30:45). We also react to a Taylor Swift fan who was crying and drooling over the new Taylor Swift album.To close it out on a wholesome note, we talk about Sterling's Golden Buzzer win at Canada's Got Talent. We find out about the inspiring behind the scenes challenges and how he bet on himself.0:00 - Intro0:28 - Dudes Talking Bitcoin4:53 - How Much Would You Get Shot For?7:35 - Men on Child Support22:42 - Man Fakes Death to Avoid Child Support27:42 - Code Switching for Fun30:45 - New York Rat Problem Solved: Rat Birth Control35:23 - Reacting to Airplane "Not Real" Woman39:15 - Canadian Heritage Moment44:03 - Reacting to His Instagram Algorithm 50:32 - Swiftie Drools and Cries Over New Taylor Swift58:06 - Reacting to Blackface01:02:18 - Sterling Scott on Canada's Got Talent Golden Buzzer
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This week we're joined by recurring guest Logan Brown who kicks us off with a little Creed for your ears.We come across a few odd stories in the news, first reacting to a bill that would criminalize STI's in Oklahoma (13:04). Later in the show we talk about the Dune popcorn bucket and an AMC Exec's reaction to the meme (21:49). Plus, marrying your cousin is now illegal in Tennessee (35:05) and a man in Ottawa is on the loose playing sex noises in the streets (48:54).Follow Logan Brown on Instagram and SpotifyFollow Down to the Wire on IG Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, check out our website & read our blogs, be a lot cooler if you did.0:00 - Good Ole Creed13:04 - STI's Illegal in Oklahoma?21:49 - Dune Popcorn Bucket35:05 - Is Marrying Your Cousin Illegal?48:54 - Ottawa Man on the Loose--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jacob-racco1/message
This week we have comedians Akeem Hoyte-Charles and Will Del Vecchio join the show while in town for a weekend at the Laugh Lounge.To kick things off Akeem finally gets Jacob to spill the beans on how the McDonalds sign made it's way into our studio. Then we get into the Back Page News, where we find the strangest news stories from around the world and react to them. This weeks stories include;Metro Detroit teacher says she was fired for her rap career (13:50)Little Rascals trio ages 11, 12, and 16 arrested for robbing a Houston bank (30:05)School apologizes for assignment asking 5th grader to 'pretend to be a white slave master' (48:31)Drippin' Honey Interview (1:06:36)Domonique Brown (a.k.a Drippin' Honey) GoFundMeFollow Akeem on InstagramFollow Will on InstagramFollow Jacob on InstagramFollow Down to the Wire on IG Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, check out our website & read our blogs, be a lot cooler if you did.0:00 - Weekly Weird News0:29 - Stealing a Drive Thru Sign13:50 - Teacher Fired Over Rap Career30:05 - Kids Rob Bank 48:31 - Controversial School Assignment1:06:36 - Drippin' Honey Interview (teacher who was fired for rap career)Tags: Down to the wire, ottawa, comedy podcast, offbeat news, weird weekly news, satire news, r/offbeat reddit, weird news weekly, toronto podcast, ottawa podcast, funny news, weird news podcast, comedian podcast, weird news, strange news, drippin honey, drippin 101, drippin honey detroit, teacher fired for rapping, drippin honey interview, white slave master school assignment, school slavery assignment, little rascals bank robbery, little rascals rob bank, kids rob bank--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jacob-racco1/message
Meet the Famiglia, on this episode a couple of the behind the scenes fellas at Down to the Wire join the show. Meet Dan Hill; videographer, former 1x viral TikTok star and 5 pin bowling champ, who's been a part of the DTTW team since late 2022. And meet Carter Pruett; former music producer with a number 1 hit, might have kissed a cousin (we can't tell), is the second DTTW member to get bullied by Duvy and is our newest addition to the team.Eventually, we dive into our Back Page News, where we find the weirdest news stories happening around the world, such as;Students' Toe-Licking 'Game' for High School Fundraiser Ignites Firestorm: ‘Disgusting’ (19:54)Balls Out Bowling is back, where nudity is required (34:03)Ottawa school board could make graduation ceremonies more ‘inclusive’ — by allowing those who didn’t pass to participate (51:56)Follow Dan on InstagramFollow Carter on InstagramFollow Down to the Wire on IG Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, check out our website & read our blogs, be a lot cooler if you did.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jacob-racco1/message
This week we're joined by Ottawa artists NYCKY GHOST and J Chinnasz.
We lost Down to the Wire today, J Chinnasz has taken over. His presence is a PSA on why you should get your kids tested for ADHD at a young age.
This week in Back Page News we find some of the weirdest news stories circulating the globe, such as;
California principal on leave after pretending to shoot kids during drill
Gang steals '145 tons of chicken' in bizarre heist of up to '55,000 birds'
Wigan woman 'disgusted' by police caught watching Netflix at her home
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Today we're joined by a young legend in Ottawa, one of the founders of the FMG collective, Filet.We have an all-time interview coming your way this episode as we follow up with the OnlyFans Mom from last weeks episode in an EXCLUSIVE interview. We learn a ton of new information, including her kids getting expelled, prior conversations with the principle, leaving the county and much more.Alongside this story, we have get into some other strange headlines in this weeks Back Page News, including;Mom banned from dropping kids off at Christian school due to OnlyFans ad on her car (4:09)Finance worker pays out $25 million after video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer’ (16:03)'Don't eat fried toothpicks': TikTok trend sparks health warning (42:48)EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Michelle Cline (51:20)
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0:00 - Weekly Weird News (BackPage News)0:30 - Meet Filet4:09 - OnlyFans Mom Banned16:03 - CFO Deepfake Scam42:48 - Don't Eat Fried Toothpicks51:20 - Exclusive Interview with Michelle Cline
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Michelle Cline got her car banned from her children's school due to an OnlyFans decal ad on the back windshield. In our interview we learn some new developments
Full version of our interview from the BANNED OnlyFans Mom Speaks Out Episode (w/Filet) episode
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Today we have another deadly duo joining the show, this time it's Ottawa creatives CGB and Nice Guy. CGB (Conor Brisard) is a visual artist coming off a successful art exhibit called 'Figuring it Out'. While Nice Guy is a clothing brand ran by Jonah Peters, check out his latest February drop.
This week in Back Page News we find some of the most odd and weird news stories circulating the world, such as;
Mom banned from dropping kids off at Christian school due to OnlyFans ad on her car (13:36)
Richard McCormick admits to doing pull ups at top of Capitol Dome and insists ‘there was nothing unsafe’ about it (31:03)
Australian man escapes jail for exposing his penis at Hungry Jack’s after ‘super Viagra’ orgy (52:46)
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Today we are joined by Toronto based comedians Marc Anthony Sinagoga and Kerby Darius. They hilarious duo bring the energy this week, we kick things off with some banter on hate comments and "trying to have kids".Then in Back Page News, we find some of the most odd and weird news stories circulating the globe, such as;NJ house vandalized with pepperoni: 'As an Italian, it hurts the heart' (8:04)Passengers left screaming after Tesla detects 'ghosts' in graveyard next to real life Conjuring house (15:46)Chinese marathon runner disqualified for chain-smoking through race (29:06)A Second Gay Sex Tape Was Reportedly Filmed Inside the U.S. Capitol (1:07:08)
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0:00 - Todays News0:24 - Hate Comments & Having Kids8:04 - New Jersey Home Vandalized with Pepperoni 15:46 - Tesla's Can Detect Ghosts?29:06 - Uncle Chen Smokes Entire Marathon + Marc's Trans Sports Rant1:08:08 - Second Gay Sex Tape in the Capitol
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Start spreadin' the news... We're in New York this week joined by comedian Giulio Gallarotti. At the top of the show he makes us feel better about nerding out over the big city before getting into the news.In Back Page News, we find some of the most ridiculous and odd news stories circulating the globe, such as;Teen facing charges for allegedly taping fish to ATMs (8:43)Miami TE Cam McCormick says he's coming back for 9th year of college (28:02)
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The first episode of 2024 is an all-timer with Ottawa's very own Izzy Rose. She's is hands down the most talented singer in the city... But in true DTTW fashion we don't mention it at all.Instead we get into the allegations surrounding her right off the top, followed with our Back Page News.If you're new to the show, Back Page News is where we find the strangest stories you won't find on the front page, including;Chinese chess champion stripped of title after defecating in hotel bathtub (5:56)Dude, where’s my getaway car? Suspects find automobile stolen during armed robbery (17:47)Weed Farmer Outraged Over Cops Throwing Pizza Party After Raid (26:38)
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Happy Holidays to all, we know this time of the year is busy for everyone so we kept it nice and short this week.
This week in Back Page News we find some obscure stories happening around the world, such as;
Survey Finds Many Men Think They Can Land a Commercial Plane (7:58)
Video appears to show SUV crashing into motorcycle after alleged 'promposal' accident (15:54)
LAX passenger arrives on international flight without passport, visa, ticket: report (27:46)
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This week we welcome on Toronto (soon to be New York) based comedian Danny Martinello to the show.
We kick it off with a classic would you rather and some psychedelics talk before getting into the Back Page News.
In Back Page News we find the strangest stories you won't find on the front page, including;
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott apologises for using 9/11 hijackers as example of teamwork (7:17)
Woman sentenced to fast-food job after hurling Chipotle bowl at worker (25:40)
NYC robbers' pretend gun gestures net them $1M in stolen jewelry (40:06)
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This week's episode begins with a nod to our valued listeners who had the DTTW Podcast in their top pods in this years' Spotify Wrapped. The lads even tease a giveaway for 10 lucky listeners who respond over DM's.
In Backpage News we have 3 stories that wouldn't be found anywhere near the front page;
Ron DeSantis' Poop Map During Gavin Newsom Debate Brutally Mocked (9:03)
Escaped kangaroo punches police officer in face before Oshawa capture (19:58)
Man arrested for indecent exposure at Kum & Go says he was just “scratching his genitals” (31:20)
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This week we welcome Toronto comedian, actor, and podcaster into DTTW Studios during his time in Ottawa performing in the musical 'Prison Dancer'.
In this weeks Back Page News we report on some weird stories circulating the globe, such as;
NSW police officer Dominic Gaynor sentenced for pointing gun towards colleague over Top Gun: Maverick spoilers (12:40)
Helicopters Flying in Australia are Making Crocodiles Horny (19:38)
North Carolina Orthodontist Offering Free Handguns to Invisalign Patients (39:30)
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This week Racco tells us what it was like on set during his his acting debut. He gives the insider scoop and throws up some questionable signs throughout todays podcast, Hollywood might have gotten to him.
In Back Page News we have some weird stories you won't find on the front page, including;
It's true: People do poop, a lot, in ride lines at Disneyland and Disney World (15:04)Angry At Not Being Served Tea, Nagpur Doctor Leaves Surgery Midway, Probe Ordered (23:52)US Customs officials seize giraffe feces from woman at Minnesota airport (33:04)
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This week we're joined by Toronto based comedian Nitish Sakhuja, stopping by DTTW Studios during his time here in Ottawa for the Dirty Bird Comedy Festival.
This episode got dicey, so we brought in a friend of ours from Newark to cover our back. We get into some Back Page News stories, where we report on weekly weird news, such as;
Grubhub Driver Claims Delivering Cup Of Urine Instead Of Milkshake Was ‘An Accident’ (9:30)
Wake up, Bunbury: The Wiggles demand council stop blaring Hot Potato 24/7 at homeless (19:16)
Ottawa teacher suspended for 2 days after confining student in locker (26:41)
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We sit down with R&B artist RUSSELL! and bring out the real him. We get exposed for having no hoes, but at least we scheme up a couple of million dollar ideas including Brokeback Brampton. Roy Woods, that one is for you.
We shoot the breeze for nearly a half hour before getting into our bread and butter, the Back Page News.
If you're not familiar, Back Page News is essentially news that you're not finding on the front page. We report on the weirdest news stories happening around the world, including;
Restaurant adds $50 ‘unable to parent’ fee for rowdy kids, menu reads (26:36)
First ever Florida Man games will feature beer belly wrestling and ‘evading arrest’ obstacle course (41:54)
Italian woman wins court case to evict her two sons, aged 40 and 42 (48:28)
Garth Brooks announces 14th studio album, 'Time Traveler,' to be available exclusively at Bass Pro Shops (54:08)
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Toronto comedians Sam Burns and Tamara Shevon join the show today. We learn a bit about each other, some of us have hot dads, others are undercover high school teachers.
But most importantly we breakdown this weeks Back Page News, where we report on the weirdest, most ridiculous news stories happening around the world.
Today's headlines include;
Dad strips down at school board meeting to make ‘clear argument’ about dress code (13:09)
Man arrested for faking heart attack 20 times at restaurants to avoid paying bill, reports say (23:21)
Minneapolis PD officer outed as OnlyFans model after pulling over subscriber (41:19)
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Back to normal, John is back, we never really acknowledged it, so why start now. It's more fun to gaslight you anyways. Also, Racco might have done blackface, or someone inception'd him... Both not chill.
In Back Page News, we dig up a few stories not on your radar, such as;
Cristiano Ronaldo Facing '99 Lashes' for Hugging Iranian Painter (7:06) - THIS WAS DEBUNKED AFTER OUR RECORDING.
Amish men ‘shunned’ after nationwide emergency alert outs them for having phones (17:17).
A man was encouraged by a chatbot to kill Queen Elizabeth II in 2021. He was sentenced to 9 years (31:51).
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The first ever Down to the Wire live podcast is welcomed with a sold out crowd at the Laugh Lounge in Ottawa on October 3rd.The show featured four comedians who performed stand-up, after each said they would join Jacob and John in the chairs to react to some Back Page News. To close it out, friend of the show, two time DTTW podcast guest and absolute weapon Logan Brown shuts it down with some musical comedy.DISCLAIMER: apologies for the sound tech difficulties for the first chunk of the episode.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jacob-racco1/message
Jonah Peters, creator of 'Nice Guy' an Ottawa based clothing brand joins the show today. We have lots of important dialogue to kick off todays episode, including the n word, why Jonah hates Seth Rogan and creepy late night Walmart encounters.
Of course we get into the Back Page News, featuring the following headlines;
Pierre Poilievre Said the N Word While Offering Condolences (15:07)
Canadian parliament accidentally honours Nazi - with Zelensky and Trudeau applauding (27:41)
Chicago TV news crew robbed at gunpoint while reporting on a string of robberies (34:08)
The 1% of Tinder: Dating app launches a $500-per-month option for elite users (44:03)
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We finally did it.
The two best comedy podcasts in the city have been recording in the same studio for over a year, it's about damn time we did a crossover episode.
Ruckus is a podcast but also a comedy production team of three comedians who run Ottawa's most anticipated monthly comedy show, Strip Joker.
We decided to do things a little different today with Kia, Liam and Logan. Introducing the Back Page News Game Show, where we read off real and fake headlines, and the Ruckus crew has to decide which is what.
Here's what we have on the slate today:
Massive Bull Sperm Heist Has German Police Asking Public for Help (24:10)
Donald Trump is not the first President to be arrested: President Ulysses S. Grant Was Arrested for Speeding in a Horse-Drawn Carriage in 1872 (28:22)
Republican Herman Cain, facing sexual harrassment allegations, Quoted Pokémon as he Suspended his Campaign (32:45)
DraftKings apologizes for 9/11 themed promotion, donates thousands of dollars to charity (39:09)
U.S government negotiating release of citizen detained in Cuba after attempting to go to Venezuela in a homemade floating hamster wheel (45:52)
China to ban all images of cartoon bears from its internet after anti-government trolls move beyond Winnie the Pooh (46:57)
2 arrested, suspect in Spiderman costume still at large after BMW pursuit ends on Beltway in Md. (53:44)
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The most talented graphic designer in the city joins the show today, but that's probably not what you'll remember her for.Emma Orhun gives us the most interesting episode of the Down to the Wire Podcast to date. Today's show involves shlongs, showers (the lack thereof), cults and of course, Back Page News.Todays stories include;We Spoke to a Guy Who Got His Dick Locked in a Cage by a Hacker (37:04)'Ritual mass murder' report in Chapel St Leonards was yoga class (52:43)
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Backstage at Budweiser Stage in Toronto for Manifesto we are joined with Edmonton R&B artist EB3N. This one is a personal favourite with the vibes being immaculate from start to finish.
EB3N is filled with exclusives this episode, starting with him announcing his debut project 'First Mistake' for the first time publicly. We talk about what it's like being a leash kid, his time playing for Edmonton FC and what the best type of dap up is.
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We have a parenting hack off the top of todays episode from two guys with zero kids, also we talk about Jake Gyllenhaal's fake dog balls.
In today's Back Page News we discuss the following stories;
Large-scale gambling ring uncovered in Milford after police raid backyard volleyball games (10:12)
Atlanta flight forced to come back after flyer has diarrhea ‘all the way through’ plane (16:41)
Police stop Nebraska man for bucking the law with a bull riding shotgun in his car (33:02)
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Nick Burden joins the show today, owner of The Laugh Lounge, Ottawa's newest comedy club. We had ourselves an episode, pushing close to 2 hours, we had about a million conversations ranging from random side hustles, the East Coast, surviving the jungle, surviving the apocalypse, surviving bullying and just the lads being lads.
In our Back Page News we get into the following stories;
Argentina cracks down on football fans who tear up money to taunt locals (40:38)
Florida man arrested for DUI wearing 'I'm the Reason the Beer's Always Gone' t-shirt (53:04)
Trans Jan 6 rioter is begging Marjorie Taylor Greene to get her into a women's prison (1:01:04)
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Lots of energy in today's episode, we're at Budweiser Stage in Toronto to sit down with pHoenix Pagliacci ahead of her performance at Manifesto Festival.
We summon Tincel Man, talk about her Hip Hop/R&B duo TRP.P, the ups and downs of being in a duo with her partner, and she teases her album coming out this Fall.
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This week we do our first solo pod in a couple of weeks, but we do have a quick feature with Canadian music legend Saukrates (3:39). He joins us for a brief 8 minutes to talk about his work with the Wu-Tang and reacts to an all time Back Page News story, The Mud Wizard. Following that we get into these Back Page News stories; Spider Capable of Causing Permanent Erections Shuts Down Entire Supermarket (15:04). Putin’s adviser says U.S. is using brainwashing to make gay Ukrainian super-soldiers (36:36).
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This weeks episode is recorded in Toronto with comedian Moe Ismail who is just coming off of his Just For Laughs 'New Faces' showcase in Montreal. But that's just his night gig, by day he's a substitute teacher fending off unsolicited DM's.
After some chit chat about comedy, we get into the Back Page News, today we dive into the following stories;
Supermarket AI meal planner app suggests recipe that would create chlorine gas (30:21).
US snake hunters fight pythons big enough to devour gators (37:58).
Donald Trump crashes wedding with speech wearing same suit he had on in court (53:26).
An overrun Miami suburb will snip its Peacocks (and not in the feathers) (1:00:48).
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We're backstage at Manifesto Festival in Toronto for the second straight year, and we have a string of 4 episodes featuring artists that took Budweiser Stage dropping over the next month.
To kick-off the Down to the Beat reboot, we're starting with a sit-down with Clairmont The Second, a Toronto-based artist that has been on our radar for years. We talk about his thoughts on artists hitting 'quotas' that aren't natural, his short film 'Full Circle', and how he puts concepts into his art.
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This week we welcome on Ottawa Comedian, Serge Nkusi, the walk-out king. We share some controversial jokes that didn't blow over well and get sticky before getting into the Back Page News.
In this weeks Back Page News, we discover and analyze the weirdest stories on the internet, such as;
An Asian Woman Asked AI to Improve Her Headshot and It Turned Her White (18:42)
Google Street View car leads Indiana police on 100 mph chase, crashes into creek (33:27)
Twitch streamer facing charges of inciting a riot after threatening to give away PS5s (42:15)
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Daniel Boronico, the self-proclaimed 'Guitar Maestro' who runs a tanning salon business with Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino, and a supposed limo business with Billy Joel is running for president.
He just might be the most interesting man in America.
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Cocaine dumped in the sea off Florida could have 'crazy' consequences if sharks eat it, scientists find.
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Universal Studios was fined for trimming trees that were keeping shade for protesters in the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Strike.
This being yet another occurrence in an eventful week for Hollywood, with Barbenheimer setting a new tone for what Hollywood will look like in the future.
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Professor Lo Chung-mau, Hong Kong's health minister, has a plan to make the region a smoke free environment -- by publicly shaming smokers.
He believes that if society starts collectively shaming smokers, it will encourage smokers to quit the habbit. Will this actually work? Or will this be another instance of a nations 'solution' that ultimately leads to a perverse incentive.
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This is a story about what happens when a shaman from an indigenous tribe put their trust in a banker from America.
In Part 2 of this story we analyze the fallout of Maria Sabina after being exposed by Gordon Wasson. How the locals in Oaxaca reacted in a disruptive way, but ultimately it all may have been for the best?
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This is a story about what happens when a shaman from an indigenous tribe put their trust in a banker from America.
Over this episode and part two this Thursday, we will go through and analyze the birth of the magic mushroom economy in Mexico, but the cost it came at for the shrooms matriarch, Maria Sabina.
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Things are changing.
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Today's feature story is on 'The Big Penis War'. Which all started with urologist James Elist, who faced some stiff competition in the long hard fight for the worlds first cosmetic penis implant. A man named Robert Cornell travelled to Beverly Hills to train with Elist and stole all of Elist's methods, but was it for the greater good of men?
A full breakdown of this weeks Back Page News:
'Drugs rain down on countryside after French fighter jet intercepts tourist plane' (4:10)
'A Long, Hard Fight Over The First Cosmetic Penis Implant' (17:54)
'Italian Teacher Fired After Skipping Work for 20 Years (45:37)
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0:00 - Intro
4:10 - Raining Drugs in France
17:54 - The Penis War
45:37 - Skipping School Loophole
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This weeks Back Page News:
Florida Squatters Create ‘Meth Island’ Complete With 4 Story Treehouse, A Welcome Center, And A Trampoline (2:41).
Janitor 'turns off cold freezer to stop beeping noise and destroys research worth $1m' (19:27).
Man ‘addicted’ to cheese has spent £60k on cheddar and eats at least two blocks a day (30:05).
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0:00 - Intro
2:41 - Meth Island
19:27 - Janitor Villan Arc
30:05 - Cheese Addict
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We got MAJOR news stories this week, so we called in some help to break down this weeks Back Page News. We welcome a couple of touring comedians into DTTW HQ, including Emo Majok from Perth and Aliya Kanani from Toronto. Check them out this weekend if you're in the Ottawa area, if you'd like to catch Emo at the Laugh Lounge on Tuesday June 27th we may have free tickets for you, so go follow @dttwstudios.
This weeks Back Page News features the following stories:
'Restaurant Hires Fake Priest to Extract Confessions From Workers' (6:35)
'Missing Titanic Submarine Live Updates: Noises Detected in Search, Company Faced Safety Questions' (20:41)
'A Man Found an Abandoned, Ancient Underground City in His Basement' (38:45)
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This weeks Back Page News features the following stories;
'Jury convicts Oregon man who rigged home with 'Indiana Jones' booby trap, injuring federal officer' (3:35)
'Trump Makes Insane Allegation That the FBI Planted Classified Documents on Him — Just Hours Before He’s Due in Court' (16:20)
'Garth Brooks doubles down after Bud Light backlash: ‘I love diversity’' (35:10)
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We converted the studio into a news room with a whole new spin on The Down to the Wire Podcast. Our new look comes with more offbeat stories circulating around the globe this week, including;
Las Vegas strip club offers Golden Knights ‘free lap dances for life’ as Stanley Cup incentive (3:51).
The FDA says people are confusing poppers with energy shots, and dying. Experts want proof (11:13).
and Alexei Navalny has sarcastic prison requests for pet kangaroo, moonshine and balalaika denied (30:00).
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We're back after nearly three weeks since we recorded the Solomon Friedman episode, hope you all enjoyed both parts and know PornHub a little better beyond it being your favourite website.
That was all fun and intriguing, but now it's time to get back to the Back Page News with headlines such as; 'Bouncy castle king jailed for burning down rivals' (3:33), 'Driver tried to switch places with his dog on DUI stop in Colorado town, police say' (17:32), 'German surgeon fired after getting hospital cleaner to assist amputation' (28:33).
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0:00 - Intro
3:33 - Bouncy Castle Turf War
17:32 - Doggy DUI
28:33 - German Surgeon
38:03 - Outro
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This week's episode is a part two feature from last week's episode featuring Solomon Friedman, a top Criminal Defence Attorney in Canada who is the Co-Founder of Ethical Capital Partners (ECP), which just acquired MindGeek, thus making him apart of the ownership team of Pornhub.
This sequel is guaranteed to not be played out as some part 2's are, with lots of new information surrounding some of the outstanding litigation the company faces as well as their compliance with specific jurisdictions they will have to adhere too.
We open the floor to two of our resident journalists, Phalen Tynes-MacDonald and Colman Brown who press into the matters surrounding the impending guidelines being laid out by Canada's heritage ministry as well as some of the issues that were brought to the public's attention by a recent Netflix documentary on the prior owners of the tech giant that is MindGeek.
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We have a major interview coming at you today, Jacob and John welcome Solomon Friedman into Down to the Wire Studios for an exclusive sit down. Solomon is a top Criminal Defence Attorney in Canada and is now the Co-Founder of Ethical Capital Partners (ECP), which just acquired MindGeek, thus acquiring PornHub.
We discuss the details of this purchase, the core values of ECP and their approach to the adult industry. ECP acquired PornHub days after the Netflix Documentary ‘Money Shot: The PornHub Story’, which details the legal issues and controversy surrounding the adult platform after a viral New York Times article.
Solomon answers concerns raised in the documentary, along with how he believes adult entertainment should be done properly. We discuss the future of the adult industry, he even shares details on some groundbreaking technology that will reshape the internet as a whole.
Conversations also lead into the legal battles they face, how ECP is going to be sex worker driven, the financial discrimination they face, content restrictions, age verification technology, collaborating with tech giants such as Apple and so much more.
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(0:00) Intro
(0:47) Guys Beings Dudes
(1:12) Meet Solomon Friedman
(1:52) Incognito Browser
(2:15) Lame Search History
(3:08) How Much is PornHub Worth?
(3:41) Process of Buying PornHub
(4:43) Who is MindGeek?
(6:38) How is Porn Done Properly?
(7:58) This technology is the future
(9:41) How PornHub Detects Illegal Content
(11:32) What is SafeGuard?
(13:29) Preventing Non-Consensual Content
(15:42) Adult Industry Will Save the Internet / History of Adult Entertainment
(18:14) Is the Internet a Safe Place?
(18:41) Sex Jokes
(19:25) AI Facial Recognition
(20:25) Why Buy PornHub?
(20:58) Groundbreaking Technology
(24:06) Age Estimation Software
(25:20) Operating a Tech Giant
(28:06) Industries That Need Ethical Leadership
(30:22) MindGeek Should Be Boring
(31:33) The Future of the Internet
(34:09) Regaining Public Trust / Verified Uploaders
(41:18) Removing Content on Pornhub
(43:07) MindGeek’s Next Level Technology
(45:13) Collaborating with Other Tech Giants
(46:28) MindGeek’s Legal Battle
(48:24) Avoiding Echo Chambers
(50:12) Ethical Capital Partners Advisory Board
(53:25) TraffickingHub (Exodus Cry & NCOSE)
(56:07) Abolishing Porn and Adult Content
(59:09) Shoutout RedBull
(59:31) How Dangerous Can the Adult Industry Get?
(01:01:20) Cannabis Industry vs Adult Industry
(01:03:29) Porn is a reflection of society
(01:04:50) Freedom of sexual expression
(01:06:23) MindGeek’s Culture
(01:09:40) How Does it Feel Owning PornHub?
(01:11:48) Financial Discrimination
(01:14:01) Sex Worker Driven
(01:17:03) Stigma on Sex Work
(01:19:02) Visa and Mastercard
(01:20:27) ECP Approach to Mental Health
(01:24:57) PornHubs Corporate Social Responsibility
(01:26:05) Parents Restricting PornHub
(01:27:08) Device Based Age Verification
(01:29:12) Working with Apple, Microsoft and Google
(01:30:56) Being at the Table with GAFA
(01:33:41) How Long Until the Adult Industry is Accepted?
(01:35:09) Is this a No Brainer?
(01:36:20) The Facts
(01:39:18) Who is Solomon Friedman?
(01:41:25) Sex Work Without Exploitation
(01:44:30) What’s in it for you?
(01:46:40) Why do you do this?
(01:47:44) Public Enemy Number One
(01:49:33) What’s (Really) in it for you?
(01:51:42) How Much Does Money Influence You?
(01:54:26) The Challenge That Lies Ahead
(01:54:53) Competing With OnlyFans
(01:56:40) Why Ethical Capital Partners?
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We tease an interview coming up with the Partner of a global tech giant we have in store for you all next week, so STAY TUNED. But before we get too ahead of ourselves, we have a buffet of an episode today that we need to digest first before getting to the dessert. We have a variety of segments before getting into our Back Page News, starting with Algorithm Suckjob where Pete Davidson and Miley Cyrus are making waves, along with Pop-Up Podcast where we have a compilation of the best 60 second podcast moments we recorded with strangers.
Then in Back Page News we discuss some of the weirdest news circulating the globe, such as; Spanish firm wrong to fire electrician for drinking alcohol during working day, court rules, Canada geese overrun Ottawa DND campus during annual invasion, Texas school district votes to place armed civilians in schools, and California drug dealer escapes with 60 pounds of sheriff's meth during failed sting.
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Intro
0:00 - PornHub Teaser
2:50 - Good Journalism Incoming
3:53 - The Best Adult Websites
4:40 - Show Breakdown
6:01 - Red Bull Canada
Algorithm Suck Job
9:50 - My Algorithm, Your Algorithm
10:54 - Pete Davidson Pushing Fan
12:41 - Atlanta Hawks vs Janet Jackson
14:39 - Miley Cyrus Meme
16:57 - Making Fun of John’s East Coast Accent
17:39 - Colored Hockey League
Pop-Up Podcasts
22:18 - Talking to Strangers
23:17 - 60 Second Podcast
28:16 - Reaction
Back Page News
31:02 - Weird News Weekly
31:55 - Spanish Company WRONG For Firing Electrician For Drinking on the Job
38:25 - GEESE Are Overrunning the Canadian Government
46:37 - Texas School District Votes to Place ARMED Civilians in Schools
55:03 - FAILED Meth Sting Results in Drug Dealer Making Off with HUGE Score
1:01:00 - Outro
General Topics:
Lil Wayne, Miley Cyrus, Miley Cyrus Smoking Weed, Miley Smoking a Bong, Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics, Pete Davidson, New York Knicks, Janet Jackson Concert, Miley Cyrus Voice Dog, Miley Cyrus Voice Star Wars, East Coast Accent, Africville, Black Hockey Players, Colored Hockey League, MLB Negro League, MLB The Show Negro League, Minute Podcasts, 60 second podcast, street videos, Godfrey Podcast, Functioning Alcoholic, Private Investigator, Canadian Geese, Department of National Defence, Dungeons and Dragons, LARP, School Shootings, Guns in Schools, Rube Goldberg, Undercover Sting, Meth Bust, Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, 21 Jump Street.
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This week Racco goes off-brand with an inspirational message for the people to lead things off. After we shed a few tears, we get into some giggles with our new segment Algorithm Suckjob where we talk about stuff that's clogging our algorithm such as Fyre Fest 2 and this guy who got into a beef with a baby on an airplane.
Then we get into our Back Page News where we discover the oddest stories happening around the world, such as; 'Oh Good – Over 1 In 10 People Poo In The Shower', 'National Guard member arrested after applying to work as hitman on fake website', and '2 arrested, suspect in Spiderman costume still at large after BMW pursuit ends on Beltway in Md.'
Then we close it out with our camera guys dirty little secret
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Two time Canadian Comedy Award winner Sandra Battaglini joins the show this week and drops some knowledge on what we didn't know about the comedy industry. She explains the art of 'Clown', it's influence and how many of the mainstream comedians are actually clowns but may not realize it. Sandra also co-founded The Canadian Association of Stand-Up, Sketch and Improv Comedians (CASC), leading into conversations about flaws within the comedy industry in Canada. We talk about it from all angles, including the quality of talent, how Canada is at a disadvantage, Americans staling Canadian content, how to get out of this mess and much more.
Intro
0:00 - Teaser
0:13 - Pronouncing Italian Names
0:42 - Sicily
1:18 - Italian Wedding Drama
2:33 - Italian Stereotypes + Holding a Grudge
3:16 - All Italians Do This (Italian Trash Talk)
6:00 - Best Part About Being Italian
6:38 - Snake Festival in Italy
9:11 - Digby’s World Famous Scallops
9:58 - Brief History Lesson
Getting Started in Comedy
10:38 - History Major
11:25 - Post Secondary Influencing Material
12:06 - Start in Comedy
12:54 - Second City Comedy Theatre
14:48 - Getting Hooked
Clown Comedy
15:22 - Becoming a Clown
16:44 - What is Clown?
17:52 - North American vs European Clowns
18:25 - Baskets - Zach Galifianakis
18:41 - Performers You Didn’t Know Were Clowns
19:43 - Studying Clown
20:23 - Sacha Baron Cohen
20:41 - The Anti-Clown (Bufon)
21:51 - Cabaret
24:23 - Clown Characters
26:19 - Parents Reaction to Comedy
The Comedy Industry
27:37 - Comedian Association of Stand Up Comedians
27:57 - Why Isn’t Comedy Recognized as an Art
30:23 - Open Letter to the Prime Minister
32:24- Roasting Art Shows
34:18 - Stepping Down From Lobbying
36:46 - Prioritizing Stand-Up Comedy
37:59 - Canadian Entertainment Barriers
38:49 - America Stealing Canadian Art
40:12 - Best Comedy Scene in the World
40:39 - Why It’s Hard For Canadian Talent to Grow
41:06 - The Music Industry Blueprint
42:40 - Why Canadians Can’t Create Art in the U.S.A
44:22 - How to Break Through in America
45:13 - Why Americans Make Movies in Canada
45:58 - 9/11 Influence on Comedy Industry
46:32- Starting Over
46:58 - Utilizing Social Media
48:11 - This Poisoned Comedy
48:55 - Sticking It to the Man
Outro
52:35 - The World’s Biggest Problem
53:48 - How I Find Balance
54:58 - Words of Wisdom
55:45 - Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously
56:52 - Microdosing
57:18 - What is a Comedian?
58:25 - Andrew Santino Cheeseburger
59:36 - Go Plant Some Seeds
1:00:13 - Outro
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This week’s episode begins with Racco revealing his new favourite yet questionable hobby that raises some interesting questions about his Uncle. We then followed that with a new segment tentatively named ‘Algorithm Suck-Job’ where we shamelessly plug stories that will boost us in the algo such as the NCAA Women’s Basketball Finals celebration controversy and Doge Coin’s recent jump after Elon switched it out for the Twitter logo, plus more!
After that we get into this week’s ‘Backpage News’ where we cover headlines ranging from; 'Man arrested for laughing maniacally while chasing pedestrians in stolen $80K forklift', 'Milwaukee man says he was forced to leave home after 17 different cars crashed into his property' & 'Dumb phones are on the rise in the U.S. as Gen Z looks to limit screen time'
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This weeks episode is a hot one with Racco opening up with a story about some interesting Southerners he met while in Boston this past weekend. Then we jump into Front Page News where we discuss PornHub being acquired locally by an Ottawa firm and what this means for security on the web moving forward.
In Back Page News we discuss some offbeat stories that may not be on your radar, such as; 'Serial sperm donor who fathered 550 children sued for increasing incest risk', 'Amsterdam launches stay away ad campaign targeting young British men', 'News anchor 'taken off air' for quoting Snoop Dogg during live broadcast', and 'Experience Regina apologizes after criticism over new slogans 'sexualizing' the city'.
In our Soapbox John talks about recently sponsoring the MTL Kickback, a comedy show in which we provided the doobies, and Racco talks about him and Dan chasing down Biden during his visit to Ottawa last weekend.
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This week we welcome on multi-talented artist Logan Brown ahead of his upcoming comedy special next month. Once a member of a Jazz duo who caught the attention of The Weeknd and others in the Toronto music scene, he has now pivoted to a career in stand-up comedy where he has quickly risen in the local scene. We talk about his start in music, a conversation with "the biggest rapper in Toronto's" manager that turned him off from the music industry, his quick ascent in the comedy scene and his style of musical comedy that sets him apart from others.
We then get into some Back Page News with Logan, featuring stories such as; ‘Stop Masturbating and Go to the Front’ – Russian Mercenary Group Wagner Launches Porn Site Recruitment Drive', 'Gods in the machine? The rise of artificial intelligence may result in new religions', 'Dallas Journalist Fired For Calling Mayor 'Bruh' On Twitter'
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We have a loaded episode this week featuring a range of personalities. From random strangers off the streets to the Hanover Chief of Police, and of course yours truly, hosts of The Down to the Wire Podcast Jacob Racco and John Balser. We kick today's show off with a compilation of 60 second podcasts we shot with random people in public. Catch us on the streets of Ottawa this weekend at the Rideau McDonalds March and next week in the Carleton University tunnels if you want to guest on the show!
We then kick off our Back Page News with an exclusive interview we have with Hanover Chief of Police, Christopher Knoll, as we try and get to the bottom of the following headline, 'Suspicious man who offered chocolates to boy was actually participating in Random Acts of Kindness Day'. After our phone call with Chief Knoll we get into other headlines such as; 'Jordan Peterson Very Concerned by Milking Porn Factory' and 'Giving the middle finger is a ‘God-given right’, Canadian judge rules'.
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This week's episode of the Down to the Wire Podcast is blessed with the presence of Hassan Phills who stops by DTTW HQ while in Ottawa for his comedy tour. After a sold out show at the Laugh Lounge the prior night, the Scarborough native talked about his short yet impactful career, how playing professional basketball helped his stand up comedy career and his perception of the Canadian comedy industry as it currently stands. In the second half, we get into our Back Page News, but we decided to mix it up this week. We read him headlines, he decides which ones are true and which are fake. This takes us down some wild conversations about religion, spirituality, his white friend named Grady (classic) and his beef with Greta Thunberg.
This week we have a pair of exclusive interviews from DC Defender fans who were at 'The Lemon Game' (9:57), a historic moment for Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's XFL revamp. They give us insight to what really went down once beer snakes got taken away, the lemon tossing and look ahead towards what we can expect at the next home game coming up in just a few days.After a compilation style interview with two new friends of the show, we get into our Back Page News, where we discover and discuss odd headlines circulating the globe. Such as; 'Idaho bill would bring back execution by firing squad' (36:18), 'Naked girl enters wrong hotel room, League of Legends gamer continues playing' (44:48), and 'BBC News Says Presenters Can Relax Formal Dress Code As “Sweaty & Dirty” Look Is More Trustworthy' (52:01).We then wrap things up with our Soapbox (59:08) and vent about voice notes.Today's episode is fuelled by Red Bull Canada, we thank you for your support.Click here to check out the Red Bull Doodle Art Competition!Follow Down to the Wire on IG Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, check out our website & read our blogs, be a lot cooler if you did.
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The time comes for everyone to grow up, rub a little peanut butter on your chest and quit the cussing. We're holding ourselves accountable and implementing a swear jar as we try and cut out that devil talk. Before getting into todays episode, we want to thank you for being a part of what has been a strong start to 2023. Every episode so far has been mega dope, but means nothing if you're not on the other end enjoying the mega dopeness.
First things first, we lead with this weeks Front Page News (12:33), Bing is attempting a comeback with their integration of Open AI bot 'Sydney'. However the AI has gone belligerent, as a NY Times reporter triggered the AI to expose its 'dark-self' that seeks world domination.
In Back Page News, we review offbeat headlines such as 'Heinz wants to find the man who survived nearly a month at sea with nothing but ketchup and seasonings to help him buy a new boat' (24:34), and 'XFL Fans Pelt Field With Lemons After Massive Beer Snake is Confiscated' (33:22).
In our Soapbox (45:28) we tease some out of the studio content we're doing next week, from live podcasts on Carleton's campus, mic'd up sessions and more.
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We have such a special episode for you all today, but before we get into detail, thank you for making last weeks episode our most listened to episode of 2023 so far! We really enjoy interviewing people from the news stories we source, and we're happy you guys do too. So let's keep that going into this week, as we welcome on one of the accused from a Serial Sausager conspiracy that's taken over New Zealand media, Peter Leitch A.KA. The Mad Butcher (20:53).
Before getting into our conversation with The Mad Butcher in our Back Page News, we open up with this weeks Front Page News topic, being the Chinese Spy Balloons that have been identified and shot down (6:39).
In Back Page News, we find the oddest headlines circulating the world, kicking it off with 'Sausages Mysteriously Stuffed in Mailboxes are Tearing a Community Apart' (18:12), where we interview Peter to defend himself and give some insight on the situation thats developed down under. After our chat about the 'Sausage Conspiracy', we get into some other news stories such as; 'Child grabbing ball finds ‘body’ in creek. It was really a sex doll, PA police say' (42:07) and 'There's a proven link between small penis size and sports cars, scientists claim' (51:07).
Lastly, we wrap the show up with The Soapbox (59:05), where we give insight to some personal and company news. Also, be sure to enter in the Red Bull Doodle competition to win a trip to Amsterdam!
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This week's episode of the Down to the Wire Podcast is a special one where we put our journalism skills to work. After a spicy intro we invite a couple special guests, Chelsea (13:07) and Dan (34:44); two former employees of the infamous 99 Rideau St. McDonald's to share their horror stories from their time there. Their stories range from police visits to brawls, management corruption and even a serial Jerker.
After that we get into our Backpage News segment where we bring you stories from the depths of the internet with headlines such as: 'Japanese zoo solves mystery of isolated gibbon's pregnancy' (1:08:27) and 'Arizona bill would make it illegal to let your kid watch Mulan' (1:16:11).
And finally we run our segment 'Soapbox' where we fill you in on all things DTTW such as our Capital Hoops Vlog, Racco's big audition for the part of a 'sketchy gun dealer' as well as your chance to win a chance to Amsterdam paid for by Redbull.
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We're on Thursdays now! We're dropping later in the week to give more time for weird news stories to develop from this current week, rather than talking about the previous weeks news on Mondays.We open things up with Front Page News (6:38), where we came across a headline about Chat GPT taking peoples jobs. So we put it to the test to see if it's capable of taking OUR jobs and ran a news story through the AI to see if it could react to weird headlines better than us humans can. You be the judge.Then we get into our Back Page News where we break down some odd headlines we discovered. Such as; '29-year-old woman arrested after enrolling at New Jersey high school, posing as freshman' (16:24), 'Bowhunter Takes State's No. 2 Buck, While Going No. 2 ' (26:01), 'Boy picks shipping container for hide-and-seek, ends up 2,500 km from home' (35:45).We wrap the show up with our Soapbox segment (45:07) and give you guys some insight on some Down to the Wire news. Some highlights are our 49ers fan reaction vlog on YouTube you should check out, and we'll be at Capital Hoops on behalf of Red Bull this weekend at Lansdowne to shoot some content, so come find us if you're heading to the game! Today's episode is fuelled by Red Bull Canada, we thank you for your support.Follow Down to the Wire on IG Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, check out our website & read our blogs, be a lot cooler if you did.
Racco discovers something new about his mom, John helps him come to terms with it before kicking off todays episode. We start things off this week with Front Page News, followed with a trio of Back Page news headlines, then concluding the episode with our Soapbox segment.In Front Page News (8:17), we discuss the current epidemic of grocery store theft happening in Canada. Then in Back Page News we have some interesting headlines such as; 'Greta Thunberg and a 'mud wizard' faced off against German cops to protest a coal deal with the country's largest energy company' (21:45), 'Dancers flashmob funeral with Another One Bites the Dust' (29:25), 'Swedish government moves to get rid of permits needed for dancing' (40:51). Then we discuss some personal and company news in our Soapbox to close things out (47:46).Huge thanks to todays Sponsor, Red Bull Canada for their support.Follow Down to the Wire on IG Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, check out our website & read our blogs, be a lot cooler if you did.
We kick things off with some banter about Racco's drug dealing maid, also we introduce our latest partnership as we are proud to be the newest ambassadors of Red Bull Canada.
We switch it up this week and lead with Front Page News (7:42), our new segment about trending news stories, with this weeks topic being about George Santos who's been in the news a lot recently. With his most recent controversy stemming from this headline , 'Republican Congressman Who Lied About His Race Posted Racist Memes of Obama's'.
Then we get into our bread and butter, the Back Page News, where we talk about unheard of odd headlines that fly under the radar. This week we talk about headlines such as, 'M&M’s new packaging is causing a stir' (18:24), and 'A Woman Stole $1K In Raw Beef At Texas Grocery Stores & Was A Serial Fajita Meat Thief' (31:01).
Last things last, we wrap things up with our new segment Bit by Bit (42:31), where we run new joke ideas by each other and try and build on them.
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DTTW is back with a fresh episode to kick off the New Year! We shake things up a little with our first episode with a format change and from this point on, everything you know about The Down to the Wire Podcast has been flipped on its head... Well at least the format of the show has.We kick it off much the same with a welcome back intro that takes us into our 'Back Page News' with headlines such as; 'Family of alligators in Detroit greet police serving eviction notice' (14:21), 'Man stuck in snow breaks into school, spends 2 days cooking, shooting hoops' (22:15) & 'What did we get stuck in our rectums last year?' (31:57) And then we move into some new segments to cap off the show. That's right, segments are back and better than ever. This week we have three including 'OTTible', an Ottawa based news segment (44:06). 'Front Page News', the opposite of Back Page News (50:42). And 'Soap Box', a segment where we talk about ourselves (57:44).Follow Down to the Wire on IG Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, check out our website & read our blogs, be a lot cooler if you did.
It's the moment you've been waiting all year for... Nog Shots are back and better than ever! Join us for the fourth instalment of our holiday tradition where John and Jacob square off in an egg nog drinking competition, with loser receiving an unobstructed nut shot from the winner.
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We try to mix in some news with headlines such as 'For the first time ever, no British fans were arrested at the World Cup' (36:08), 'Thousands of viewers watch World Cup 2022 in Qatar on illegal streams, but in reality it is pixelated Fifa 23 games' (42:55) & 'New Hampshire man charged after fake ad draws calls to candidate' (50:43) but they mostly get thrown to the side while we complain about drinking too much egg nog. Other must catch moments this episode are Racco running us through his first time back on stage performing stand up to a group of window washers (11:39) and a phone call from longtime friend of the show Gabe Bower (53:09)
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This week we have an amazing show for you guys, and we did it with no guests, just pure Down to the Wire banter. We tease our upcoming annual Nog Shots episode that will conclude the year and have a $1,500 value giveaway for you to win this holiday season.
We rip for an hour straight on some Backpage News stories, with all our headlines coming out of Germany. Such as; 'Massive Bull Semen Heist Has German Police Asking Public For Help', 'Patient allegedly turned off roommates ventilator because sound annoyed her', and 'Far-right Prince at centre of German coup plot.
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In this week's episode of the DTTW Podcast, your favourite hosts are joined by Montreal comic and entrepreneur Eva Alexo (38:49) for a killer sit down where we discuss the Kickback (43:27), a comedy show she co-created, the Montreal comedy scene (59:34), comedy show curation (1:07:09) and her grandmother's new found love for blowjobs (1:22:42)!
But before that, there's the matter of our Backpage News to get through first with headlines such as; 'A dud: European Union's $500,000 metaverse party attracts 6 guests' (9:28), 'Delaware man sentenced for joining US Capitol riots while on Tinder date' (20:20) & 'Thai monks fail drug tests leaving temple empty' (29:51)
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The one and only White Yardie stops by DTTW HQ for this week's episode of The Down to the Wire Podcast while he was in Ottawa for his stand-up comedy tour. Over the course of half an hour we chopped it up with the comedy mogul about everything from his background (50:56), his live shows (56:24), the scrutinization he is under (59:03), his love for food (1:02:45) and the struggles he faces as a stand-up comic (1:10:51).
But before that, there is the matter of our Backpage News to get through with stories such as: 'Ohio lawyer is accused of tossing poop-filled Pringles can into parking lot of victims advocacy centre' (19:17), 'Herschel Walker blames wife's 'awful genes' for son being an ugly baby' (29:16) & 'Hot dog vendor stabbed in alleged turf-war with another hot dog vendor outside Petco Park' (37:59)
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This episode of The Down to the Wire Podcast features Toronto based photographer, Of The Saint (28:12). The man behind the lens of some iconic photos from the last year in Canadian Hip-Hop stops by DTTW HQ to talk about everything from his beginning in photography, his whirlwind lifestyle and shooting some of the biggest celebrities in the game such as Drake, Diddy, Bobby Shmurda, Symba, The Game, Jessie Reyez & more!
But before that, there is the Backpage News to read through first with headlines such as; 'Cows fed hemp produced milk with THC, researchers say' (8:06, 'Chinese man, 50, runs marathon in under 3.5 hours while smoking cigarettes' (14:59) & 'Van Wert Co. Sheriff: 25 to 40 thousand minks with a diet of "fresh kills" released from farm' (20:54)
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This week's episode of Down to the Wire is joined by none other than Ottawa legend, City Fidelia (27:44). Over the course of 2 hours and a bunch of drinks, we dive into his new album, 'Painkiller', his role in the city, the creation of his studio in downtown Ottawa and his collaborations with Shelley FKA DRAM, Vic Mensa & Malik Yusef. And that's only the first hour of this colossal episode.
By the second half the drinks were flowing, conversation was loose and at least one (John's) shirt was off. In the second half, we touched on everything from his creative process, Kanye's recent outbursts in the news and him being the underdog.
But of course the show is kicked off with our Backpage News with headlines such as; 'He did NOT chicken out! Hundreds cheer Philly 'chicken man' as he completes promise to eat entire rotisserie bird for 40 consecutive days - because "it seemed like the right thing to do"' (6:03), 'NASCAR driver stuns racing fans with a move he learned playing Nintendo' (13:58), & 'Driver "seriously" injured after being run over three times by own car' (18:51)
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This week on the Down to the Wire Podcast we are joined by Ottawa's favourite cinematographer, Ben Telford (29:29), where we talk about everything from his humble start creating Lego stop motion videos to his meteoric rise in the world of music video creation. We discussed his work with Ottawa legends such as Lindasson, Night Lovell & Jesse Luketa, his introverted personality and of course his passion for creation.
But before that, we've got our Backpage News segment with headlines such as; "Trail of candy wrappers lead Ga. deputies to 9 people accused of leading burglary ring" (6:48), "484 pounds of bologna and 285 pounds of cheese seized at the Texas border" (15:04) & "'Now hiring non-stupid people' Pasadena sign raising eyebrows" (23:39)
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This week we have an all-time episode coming your way, featuring TwoTiime (33:27) a star in the making who's built up a widespread fan base with multiple records hitting over a million streams in just three years since picking up a mic. We talk about the strides he's already made in such a short timeframe along with how he plans to attack this next level of stardom he's about to attain. We also get into some behind the scene stories during certain performances, how he leveraged Fortnite to grow his brand, linking up with Belly and so much more.
But you know the deal, before all of that we kick the show off with our Backpage News, featuring headlines such as; 'Rats with backpacks could help rescue earthquake survivors' (5:04), 'Ohio Judge Suspended for Running Courtroom Like a ‘Game Show Host,’ Rewarding Defendants ‘Brave Enough’ to Appear During Covid-19 Shutdown' (12:06), 'Who keeps throwing bags of poop at Seattle council member’s house? The search is on' (21:50), and we got a special bonus news story this week for you with the headline 'City officials grease light poles ahead of possible Phillies celebrations' (27:27).
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Rising stars in the comedy scene Andrew Packer and Neema Naz drop by Down to the Wire Studios while stopped in Ottawa for the "I'm Your Sugar Daddy Tour" (33:24). We chopped it up about their stand-up and sketch comedy careers, making a presence on social media, fan interactions and some of their 'made-it' moments. Also in true DTTW fashion we hit them with some Backpage News headlines to see if the anchormen of 'Man News' and 'Estupid News' can hang.
But of course we still kick things off with our 'Backpage News' including headlines such as; 'Beyond Meat exec suspended after biting man's nose in road rage incident' (10:38), 'Man bites police dog, woman punches officer' (17:26) & 'Spanish bishop who quit clergy to be with sexologist lover finds new job exporting pig semen' (23:41)
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Ottawa singing and songwriting legend Maurice Moore stopped by DTTW HQ for a top notch episode of The Down to the Wire Podcast (31:17) where we talked about everything from his move to his Los Angeles to how he keeps Ottawa in his heart to his new album. He fills the episode with a ton of gems about his songwriting process, artistic experimentation and the business side of the music industry.
But of course before our interview, we look at some of the 'Backpage News' from around the world including headlines such as; 'Fake astronaut scams woman for US $30,000 'landing fee' to return to Earth' (6:55), 'Youth pastor who gave teens 'I Love Hot Youth Pastors' stickers is placed on administrative leave' (14:17) & '15,000 Ukrainians decide to have a mass orgy if Russia deploys nuclear weapons' (20:58).
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The Down to the Wire Podcast would like to welcome two very special guests; Harlem legend, A$AP Twelvyy (37:29), and Toronto's fastest climbing new artist, Duvy (45:28). We caught up with them backstage after their Cranium Festival performances, which made for some of the craziest interview vibes we've ever experienced.
But before all that, we have our Backpage News with stories like; 'Man caught urinating, defecating on ex-wife's grave' (9:54), John Paul College student banned from school grounds because of 'unsuitable' mullet haircut' (15:34), 'New evidence suggests presence of underground lake on Mars' (18:43), 'Pro fishing roiled by wild walleye cheating scandal' (25:24).
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This week we welcome on a very special guest, he's a rising star not just in Ottawa but nationwide who has everyone waiting for his performance at this weekends Cranium Festival, the one and only FTG Reggie (23:56). We talk about what it's like making 'Anthem Tracks' with songs like Rainy Days (feat. FTG Metro) and A Lot (feat. Lindasson and Night Lovell) captivating the city, the formation of FTG, the late FTG Metro and what his legacy means and so much more. Catch him live this weekend at Cranium Festival and keep on the lookout for some new releases he teases on the show.
Before jumping into our interview with FTG Reggie, we of course dive into our Backpage News and discuss offbeat headlines circulating the internet such as; 'Canberra home invasion trial abandoned as doubts linger over identity of perpetrators' (8:22 lame headline but great story), 'Trail of slime leads German customs to bags of giant snails' (13:48), and 'Cam Site Offers Hans Niemann $1 Million to Play Chess Nude to Prove He Didn't Cheat' (18:17).
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Long time friend of the show and multi talented artist Quest stops by the studio (18:53) for the second time since the inaugural interview two years ago to discuss his new collaborative album featuring 36 artists over 25 songs and the festival he's throwing on the other side of the Ottawa River. We also take time to remember his dear friend Dip Black and dive into his philosophies on not overthinking and how important paying attention to detail is.
But before all that, we have the news to discuss with headlines such as; 'Texas doctor performs vasectomy powered by Rivian EV pickup' (3:17), 'Ukrainian hackers created fake profiles of attractive women to trick Russian soldiers into sharing their location. Days later, the base was blown up.' (8:20) & 'A tiny town in regional Queensland is being overrun by aggressive kangaroos' (13:45).
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This week we welcome on the faces behind Severe Nature (20:52), one of the most influential clothing brands in Ottawa with an international impact. Creative Director Krstopha Afolabi and Designer Jessilina Wong take us into the creative process behind their next collection, what Severe Nature is really all about, being anti name brand, the importance of having a network of people around you and we trail off into some conversations that go off the rail because your tuned in to The Down to the Wire Podcast.
Before we get into our sit down with Severe Nature we first go over the news 'Of the Week' style for all our OG listeners. This weeks Backpage News features headlines such as; 'Two Air Force Pilots Suspended After Cockpit Fight' (7:15), A pregnant Texas woman who claimed her unborn baby counts as a passenger in the HOV lane is ticketed again' (10:44), and Cristiano Ronaldo's statue's penis becoming worn out because of so many fans grabbing it' (14:30). Follow us on IG, Subscribe to our YouTube Channel check out our website & read our blogs, be a lot cooler if you did.
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This week we welcome on Gwen Madiba (23:48), a global icon who was the North American Ambassador for the Nelson Mandela Legacy Foundation, Miss Universe in 2017, created the Equal Chance Foundation, started a streetwear brand called Sponsored by God, is travelling back and forth to Europe to support refugees and so much more. We are honoured to have her in studio and dive into her brain to discuss a wide range of topics from navigating fake people, overcoming homelessness, being in service to others, connecting with Michelle Obama and more. Gwen also has an upcoming show and podcast called 'Growing Together' which is releasing soon, keep updated with her socials to see when the first episode drops.
First things first we get into our Backpage News to start the show and breakdown some odd headlines circulating around the world including; 'Woman escapes cuffs in cruiser, shoots deputy with AR-15' (4:41), 'Geico must pay $5.2M to woman who caught STI in man’s insured car' (11:16), and 'Houston woman poisoned on her birthday after touching napkin found on car' (15:50).
We're backstage at Budweiser Stage in Toronto this weekend doing some Big J Journalism at Manifesto Vol.16. This years bill was headlined by Davido and DVSN, while also featuring an amazing line-up of Canadian artists including acts like Planet Giza and Fame Holiday, who highlight todays episode. We sit down with the Montreal trio Planet Giza (18:59) and talk about their EP 'Don't Throw Rocks at the Moon', working as a group and we get the exclusive on an upcoming project. Immediately after we are joined by Mississauga native Fame Holiday (33:24), who recently held a festival in his hometown prior to Manifesto and explains what it is that keeps him grounded.
First things first we got this weeks rotation of Backpage News to kick off the episode, including headlines such as; 'Man Wakes Up in Coffin and Says He Was "Offered as a Human Sacrifice" Against His Will' (4:16), 'California doctor says he caught wife dumping Drano in his lemonade after he rigged kitchen with cameras' (9:23), and 'Heiress Used Fake Psychics to Scam Mom Out of $140 Million in Art, Say Police' (14:39).
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This week we welcome on rising Ottawa Hip Hop/Pop artist TkMN (28:14). He's been making noise in the local music scene, with his single Hardaway gaining hundreds of thousands of streams, including a feature on Spotify's Northern Bars playlist. We tease his upcoming EP 'Popstart Tk' that is dropping this Friday, but you already know the Down to the Wire guys got the mp3 files, so take our word this episode (spoiler it's fire).
Before getting into the interview we of course start things off with our 'Backpage News', discussing odd headlines such as; "Man buys large billboard in Yonge-Dundas Square to trade single cheese string" (9:00), "Confused, jealous wife stabs husband after seeing her younger self in old photos" (13:25) , and "Man busted for possession of too many sharks, meth: police" (20:25).
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In this episode, the DTTW lads were joined by a new friend, Montreal based comedian Tom Murphy. Throughout the course of the show, we discuss the MTL comedy scene, the cool stuff Tom is doing in the comedy world and of course there's Backpage News stories we keep coming back to.
Backpage News stories include:
Quidditch rebrands as 'quadball' and further distances itself from Harry Potter author (7:22), Chess robot grabs and breaks finger of seven-year-old opponent (30:05), Health Canada recalls more than 10M packs of cigarettes for fire hazard concerns (35:39), BMW stopped with 'enough cigarettes to cater entire 1980's darts tournament (45:24), Subway decides customers had too many choices (46:41), Indiana Man claims runnin on all fours like a dog daily has made him 'crazy ripped'(47:56), Astronauts warned not to masturbate in space (58:59)
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This weeks episode features Toronto Raptors in house DJ, 4 Korners. We had to have him stop by Down to the Wire Studios during Cranium's Showcase in Ottawa to talk about his venture into producing, his expansive career, the Toronto scene and of course the 2019 NBA Championship Raptors season.
Before welcoming on 4Korners we dive into our Backpage News, featuring headlines such as; 'Man steals patrol car, responds to call 'intoxicated'' (5:30), 'This UK cheese rolling race is notoriously dangerous. One man has won it 23 times' (10:18), Ohio attorney indefinitely suspended from Supreme Court for repeatedly driving naked' (15:31).
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This weeks episode features Manifesto Managing Director, Tinesha Richards (22:57). We welcomed her to Down to the Wire Studios during Cranium's Showcase in Ottawa to talk about the Toronto based festival, what they look for in artists, their emphasis on youth and some behind the scenes on running a festival.
Before that we get into this weeks Backpage News, featuring "Drunk Mayor Crashes Car After Meeting Families of Drunk Driving Victims" (3:11), "Thousands Of 'Penis Fish' Washed Up On A Californian Beach (9:00), And People Loved It", and "Patrons attacked by bird scooter gang in downtown Abilene" (16:23).
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The first episode of The Down to the Wire Podcast is here and we are joined by Toronto musical pioneer and renowned producer, Rich Kidd. Over the course of an hour we chop it up about his relationships with Drake and Kendrick, his work with the Remix Project and his roll in cultivating the Toronto sound.
But first, in true DTTW fashion, there's some Backpage News stories we're blessing you with. Stay tuned for headlines such as 'Breastfeeding mom fights off eagle to save pet goose' and 'Friends at first Sniff: People drawn to others who smell like them'.
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FORMAT
0:00 - Intro
5:38 - News Story 1
10:57 - News Story 2
16:17 - Rich Kidd Interview
21:05 - His Start in Toronto
25:17 - Drake
39:00 - Classified
46:38 - Mentorship
51:20 - Awards
54:39 - Kendrick & TDE
1:03:16 - Remix Project